Graphic Designer

Common Citizen, a Michigan-based cannabis company, is dedicated to reshaping perceptions around cannabis and enhancing lives through our principles of 'cannabis for humanity' and 'change for the better.' Prioritizing people in all aspects, from cultivating high-quality cannabis to providing a world-class customer experience, we embody a commitment to continuous improvement. As we aspire to be recognized as a Fortune Magazine 'Best Company To Work For,' our family of brands also includes 8 cannabis retail stores serving their respective local communities under 4 brands – LIV Cannabis Co.,

Pure Lapeer Canna, Xplore Cannabis, and Cannavista Wellness, creating a seamless network where we are all one. Join us at Common Citizen for a collaborative and inclusive journey, anchored in the principles of 'cannabis for humanity' and a commitment to positive change.

Every position at Common Citizen from seed to sale, is contributing to our mission to serve our fellow citizens of Michigan with the highest quality, safest cannabis product through our highly individualized and education-oriented provisioning centers. We are looking for a graphic designer to create engaging and on-brand graphics for a variety of assets. As a graphic designer, you’ll be able to help shape the visual aspects of our website, social media, sales materials, store signage, social media, and more.

Your graphics must capture the attention of those who see them and communicate the right message.

To be successful as a graphic designer, you need to have an eye for detail, creative flair, and a strong ability to conceptualize verbal or written ideas into artistic designs.

Outlined below is what we see you doing at this point in time. We are a fast-growing company looking for people that are excited to grow along with us.

• Creates and designs strategic marketing materials for the organization- on brand, on time and on-budget for multiple product brands and retail brands driving consistency and cohesiveness.

• Included but not limited to: print ads, posters, sales materials, mock-ups, digital/website/banner ads, email templates, packaging, swag, billboard, in-store merchandising, brand guidelines and corporate material that are both internal facing and consumer facing.

• Concepting- develop and execute creative concepts and designs that meet the creative brief.

• Prepare final graphic files for production.

• Produce photography and videography for use on above mentioned assets.

• Ensures ideas, concepts and visual productions align with Marketing objectives.

• Works closely with the sales and retail department to gather necessary information to provide support to sales for promotional and event materials.

• Proofreads all designs to produce accurate and high-quality work.

• Follows established design parameters and brand style guide.

• Keeps informed of graphic design industry directions and trends with the ability to identify areas of impact within the company.

• Assists with various ongoing Marketing projects within both the wholesale and retail side of the business.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Graphic Design, Interactive Design, Marketing, Fine Arts, Advertising, or related field.

• Minimum of 4-6 years of graphic design experience in advertising agency or equivalent position.

• Problem solving skills.

• Strong ability to collaborate, communicate, and relate to people at all levels within and outside of the organization.

• Project Management experience in high-volume environment required.

• Strong time management skills with a proven ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work to balance multiple projects and deadlines.

• Demonstrate a…